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  1. www.nytimes.com › athletic › 4663957/2023/07Venus Williams won the fight for equal prize money – that is ...

    Jul 3, 2023 · Venus Williams herself said on Saturday: “I don’t think I’m well versed enough on the politics to speak in an educated way, so I’m gonna pass on that.”

  2. www.cnn.com › 2020/06/09 › sportVenus Williams: Just as sexism is not only a ‘women’s issue ...

    Jun 9, 2020 · Tennis star Venus Williams said the solidarity she has seen in recent protests over the death in custody of George Floyd “has brought me to tears,” writing Monday in an online post that “just...

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  4. www.tennisworldusa.org › tennis › newsNavratilova: Venus Williams greatest impact has been socially ...

    Jun 22, 2020 · Venus has been a political and social leader. She has been very vocal about fighting for equality. While Venus wasn't the first Black athlete in tennis, she was certainly still a...

  5. apnews.com › king-proud-venus-williams-carries-onKing proud Venus Williams carries on fight for equal rights

    Jul 27, 2019 · Updated 12:03 AM PST, July 27, 2019. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Venus Williams was just a kid at a World TeamTennis clinic the first time she tried to impress Billie Jean King. Years before she hit No. 1 in the world, Williams tried to show off in front of her tennis idol.

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  6. www.cnbc.com › 2024/11/03 › venus-williams-on-one-ofVenus Williams on one of her most important money lessons

    Nov 3, 2024 · Venus Williams says to be proud of your money decisions, even if they turn out to be mistakes—financial experts agree. Published Sun, Nov 3 20249:00 AM EST. Kamaron McNair @in/kamaronmcnair...

  7. facts.net › celebrity › 49-facts-about-venus-williams49 Facts About Venus Williams

    Oct 29, 2024 · These 49 facts about Venus Williams encapsulate her remarkable journey, both on and off the court. From her trailblazing achievements to her advocacy for equality and her entrepreneurial ventures, Venus continues to inspire and empower individuals around the world.

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  9. www.pbs.org › newshour › nationVenus Williams’ Other Career: Pay Equity Activist | PBS News

    Jul 2, 2013 · When Venus Williams wrote those words in an editorial in a British newspaper in 2006 about the lack of pay equality on the eve of Wimbledon, it was a crucial moment in the long battle to end...